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Journeyed there and back again

It doesn't matter where you begin. The only books that absolutely MUST be read in the proper order are the books in the Fionovar trilogy and the books in the Sarantine Mosaic duology.

Additionally, the following do NOT need to be read in order but Under Heaven takes place around 400 years before River Of Stars (a couple of references are made) and if you decide to read Ysabel (YA) you may want to read the Fionovar series first because a couple of characters from Fionovar make cameo appearances in Ysabel.

Some of the books take place in the same universe but are otherwise unrelated. Tigana is as good a place as any to begin as it seems to be most peoples favorite (not mine). But IMO they are all awesome.

Oh...make sure you have a box of Kleenex handy (Puffs work too) for every single book ever written by him. IMO, beautiful writing. Just...absolutely beautiful. So much so that even when you bawl your eyes out you still get to keep your "man card".

Possibly a Darkfriend

Good day to everyone. After reading Witcher and GOT I restart my interest for books. After a certain time I understand that I'm searching for believable (dark) fantasy universe with "strong" female and male main character. Also I liked "Girl with the dragon tattoo" because of that. Right now I'm reading "First Law" and I like it, thought more lewd stuff wouldn't hurt. Also I'm not a big fan of parallel universe and don't scare of gore and violence. ( The Night Angel Trilogy next in list)

Books read in 2019Dancer's Lament
Ender's Shadow
Kings of Ash
Age of Assassins
Kings of Paradise
The Accidental War
Rebellion of the Black Militia
Devil of the 22ndCurrently ReadingNever Die
Redemption's Blade

Possibly a Darkfriend

Possibly the best strong female with male main character book is Best Served Cold, the first standalone in after the First Law trilogy. You must read this one.

The best strong females with male sidekick series is Crown of Stars by Kate Elliott. Absolutely fabulous, the females are all kick-ass and also either royalty or mages.
The first book is only $2.99, best bargain going.

Maybe it's just me, but Joe Abercrombie females way too manly. There are no real difference between how female/male characters handle certain challenges. I'm think more about females that avoid straight up fight but still find a way to achieve victory.

Journeyed there and back again

Maybe it's just me, but Joe Abercrombie females way too manly. There are no real difference between how female/male characters handle certain challenges. I'm think more about females that avoid straight up fight but still find a way to achieve victory.

Well I thought it made sense since you're already reading Abercrombie and said you're enjoying it. Had no idea of your dislike of his females.

However you should at least sample it before rejecting the recommendation.

Books read in 2019Dancer's Lament
Ender's Shadow
Kings of Ash
Age of Assassins
Kings of Paradise
The Accidental War
Rebellion of the Black Militia
Devil of the 22ndCurrently ReadingNever Die
Redemption's Blade

Hired Nicomo Cosca, famed soldier of fortune

As someone(who I assume wants to remain annoymous) has mentioned, I've been kinda mean in my responses to recommendations that I've been given in the past. I wanna apologize for that. I appreciate any recommendation anyone is willing to give, and if you'll give me some, I'll keep my mouth shut if it doesn't interest me(Unless you want me to do otherwise). Just please, whatever you're willing to recommend that you think that there's a small chance it'll pique my interest, please do so.

This is some of the things that I know for sure that I like, but feel free to recommend anything. Forget what I said before, we can start fresh, as I found out that you can preview almost anything on goodreads.com, and I'll try to read the first chapter of everything that gets recommended, and I'll judge from there.

1. Sword and Sorcery Adventures with likable characters. This is the probably the easiest thing to recommend to me.

A farm boy with a sword

I read this one "Behind Her Eyes" by Sara Pinborough and it was an awesome experience. Full of suspense and anticipation. I know that this is not a fantasy genre book but still, you guys can give it a try. I found this book while searching for a fantasy link redacted by moderator so I thought I would do the same.

Will likely be killed by a Lannister soon

As someone(who I assume wants to remain annoymous) has mentioned, I've been kinda mean in my responses to recommendations that I've been given in the past. I wanna apologize for that. I appreciate any recommendation anyone is willing to give, and if you'll give me some, I'll keep my mouth shut if it doesn't interest me(Unless you want me to do otherwise). Just please, whatever you're willing to recommend that you think that there's a small chance it'll pique my interest, please do so.

This is some of the things that I know for sure that I like, but feel free to recommend anything. Forget what I said before, we can start fresh, as I found out that you can preview almost anything on goodreads.com, and I'll try to read the first chapter of everything that gets recommended, and I'll judge from there.

1. Sword and Sorcery Adventures with likable characters. This is the probably the easiest thing to recommend to me.

I am always on the search for completed series (German Version in my case which means less Options to choose from) and the latest one I stumbled over is The Fallen Blade series by Kelly McCullough.
In fact I have just ordered all books of that series some minutes ago.
There are 6 (although not too Long) books. Main character is a retired assassin. Based on the description it combines "cloak and dagger" Fantasy with some Kind of Detective Noir stories.
It has been called realistic and gritty but not too brutal. Comparisons have been made to Brent Weeks, Jon Sprunk etc.

The samples have been interesting enough so I just went for it. Based on the things you like to read this might fit.

Journeyed there and back again

I've just finished Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, which was my first venture into sci-fi of this kind and one of the best books I've read in a long time. Do you have any suggestions for similar books or anything else that a sci-fi newbie should read?

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I've just finished Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, which was my first venture into sci-fi of this kind and one of the best books I've read in a long time. Do you have any suggestions for similar books or anything else that a sci-fi newbie should read?

Journeyed there and back again

Warded demons with Arlen

It doesn't matter where you begin. The only books that absolutely MUST be read in the proper order are the books in the Fionovar trilogy and the books in the Sarantine Mosaic duology.

Additionally, the following do NOT need to be read in order but Under Heaven takes place around 400 years before River Of Stars (a couple of references are made) and if you decide to read Ysabel (YA) you may want to read the Fionovar series first because a couple of characters from Fionovar make cameo appearances in Ysabel.

Some of the books take place in the same universe but are otherwise unrelated. Tigana is as good a place as any to begin as it seems to be most peoples favorite (not mine). But IMO they are all awesome.

Oh...make sure you have a box of Kleenex handy (Puffs work too) for every single book ever written by him. IMO, beautiful writing. Just...absolutely beautiful. So much so that even when you bawl your eyes out you still get to keep your "man card".

Journeyed there and back again

I'm in the mood for some 80s/90s esque epic fantasy - Feist, Eddings, Jordan, Brook, Lackey type thing. But I also want something new. I was hoping someone had some forgotten gems in that vein of that time that I could track down for that hit. Not opposed to more recently written stories written in the same vein, although I feel like I've tried most of the obvious ones there (Sanderson, McClellan, Novik, Gwynne, Cameron etc.etc) and have found myself relatively underwhelmed. But I'll try anything twice.

Journeyed there and back again

I'm in the mood for some 80s/90s esque epic fantasy - Feist, Eddings, Jordan, Brook, Lackey type thing. But I also want something new. I was hoping someone had some forgotten gems in that vein of that time that I could track down for that hit. Not opposed to more recently written stories written in the same vein, although I feel like I've tried most of the obvious ones there (Sanderson, McClellan, Novik, Gwynne, Cameron etc.etc) and have found myself relatively underwhelmed. But I'll try anything twice.

You should try Dave Duncan then. He belongs in that group of authors for great epic fantasy. Start with A Man of His Word, his best series. The Magic Casement is the first book.

Books read in 2019Dancer's Lament
Ender's Shadow
Kings of Ash
Age of Assassins
Kings of Paradise
The Accidental War
Rebellion of the Black Militia
Devil of the 22ndCurrently ReadingNever Die
Redemption's Blade